Olon-DS 0.2% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 150.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Olopatadine hydrochloride
Company Kemiko pharmaceuticals ltd

Title

Patadin Eye Drops

Categories

  • Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs

Description

Patadin eye drops is indicated for the treatment of signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis including vernal keratoconjunctivitis, vernal keratitis, blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis and giant papillary conjunctivitis. Olopatadine, an antihistamine, works by blocking the action of histamine in the body, which reduces allergy symptoms. It is available in eye drop, nasal spray, and tablet forms.

Indications

  • Treatment of allergic conjunctivitis
  • Relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis

Pharmacology

  • Antihistamine
  • Blocks action of histamine
  • Stabilizes mast cells
  • Acts as antagonist at histamine H1 receptors
  • Inhibits release of inflammatory mediators and cytokines
  • Moderate protein binding
  • Plasma elimination half-life of 8-12 hours
  • Mainly eliminated through urinary excretion

Dosage

  • EyeDrops:
    • 0.1%: One drop in each affected eye two times per day at an interval of 6 to 8 hours
    • 0.2%: One drop in the affected eye once a day
    • 0.7%: One drop in each affected eye once a day
  • NasalSpray:
    • Adults and Adolescents 12 years of age and older: Two sprays per nostril twice daily
    • Children 6 to 11 years of age: One spray per nostril twice daily
  • Tablet:
    • Adults: Take 1 tablet (5 mg) twice daily
    • Children 7 years and over: Take 1 tablet (5 mg) twice daily

Administration

  • NasalSpray:
    • Shake the bottle gently before use
    • Insert nasal applicator into nostril and press down to release spray
    • Clean nasal spray at least once a week

Interaction

No formal drug-drug interaction studies conducted for Olon-DS Nasal Spray

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to any component of the product
  • Olopatadine 5 mg tablet not recommended if allergic to it

SideEffects

  • Headaches
  • Asthenia
  • Blurred vision
  • Burning or stinging
  • Dry eye
  • Nausea
  • Pruritus
  • Rhinitis
  • Sinusitis

PregnancyAndLactation

Use in pregnant women only if potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Exercise caution when administered to a nursing mother.

PrecautionsAndWarnings

  • Do not wear contact lens if eye is red
  • Avoid spraying nasal spray into the eyes
  • Use Olon-DS Tablet as prescribed
  • Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor

OverdoseEffects

No information on Olon-DS overdose

TherapeuticClass

Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs

StorageConditions

Store at room temperature and protect from light

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